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Monthly Archives November 2019
InfoDot Ransomware
Since the sample of InfoDot Ransomware that we tested did not work properly, it is likely that the malicious application is still in development. However, some of its functions, such as encrypting files on a targeted device with robust encryption algorithms, already work as they should. Our researchers report that the malware encrypts various data considered to be personal and marks it with the .info@mymail9[dot]com extension. If you want to learn about other things that the threat might be capable of, we encourage you to have a look at the rest of this report. It is too early to say if the threat is being spread yet, but if you do encounter it, you could use the instructions available below to erase it. ...
My Flight Finder Tab
In this report, we discuss a browser extension offered for Google Chrome users that is called My Flight Finder Tab. The first thing that we ought to mention about this application is that it falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs or PUPs in short. Even though it is not a category for malicious applications, tools that appear in it should not be trusted entirely. Naturally, for anyone who may come across it, we highly recommend learning more about the plugin first. If you think it is essential too, we invite you to read our full article. For users who already have My Flight Finder Tab on their Google Chrome and are looking for ways to eliminate it, we can offer our deletion instructions located at the end of this page. ...
Freezing Ransomware
Freezing Ransomware is a malicious application that was created by a hacker who calls himself a wizard. As you see, once the malware encrypts data, it appends the .FreezedByWizard extension to all of its encrypted files. However, it is unlikely that users could find this extension on their data anytime soon as it appears the threat could be still in the development process. Our specialists think so because the launcher they tested did not create or display a ransom note, which is, in many cases, essential to such infections. A ransom note can contain an explanation of how a user’s files were encrypted, why they were targeted, and, most importantly, what a victim can do to get them back. ...
Boot Ransomware
You do not need to do much to protect your operating system against Boot Ransomware and similar threats; however, if you do not put in any effort to ensure that your system is secured, this malware could slither in without you even realizing. The cybercriminals behind this malicious threat could easily hide it within software bundles, they could introduce the launcher as a harmless email attachment, or they could exploit remote access vulnerabilities to drop the infection without permission. Other methods could be employed as well. ...
Uta Ransomware
What do you do when you get infected with Uta Ransomware? Well, you most certainly do not lie down, roll, and try not to cry. Of course, getting infected with ransomware can be a daunting experience, but there’s no use of crying over spilled milk. If your files were encrypted, then that’s that. Right now, you need to focus on removing Uta Ransomware from your system, and when you are done with that, please protect your computer from similar threats in the future. To protect yourself from a ransomware infection, you need to find out more about their nature. ...
Shade8 Ransomware
Carelessness and inability to take care of the Windows operating system is what can help Shade8 Ransomware slither in without much trouble. This infection targets unguarded systems, and it has a much easier time of invading if the targeted users are not careful or do not have enough information about malware and how it operates. Although we now have more information about virtual threats than ever before, Windows users continue to remain clueless. Fortunately, more and more people understand the importance of securing their operating systems, and they follow virtual security news to learn about the newest threats and the best tips on cyber security. ...
EntertainmentNewsNow Toolbar
EntertainmentNewsNow Toolbar is advertised as a tool for users who want to “Stay on top of the latest entertainment news!” However, if you imagine the toolbar will show you entertainment news once you open your browser, you might be disappointed as it is not how the application works. The extension provides a toolbar with links to various websites that can present celebrity news, scandals, and so on. Thus, to reach the wanted news, you would have to visit the toolbar’s suggested websites. Needless to say, you could do the same without installing the add-on in question. ...
Leto Ransomware
Leto Ransomware is a malicious application that can connect to the Internet without any permission, encrypt your personal files, and autostart with Windows to complete the previous two tasks once again. Hackers behind such threats usually have one goal, which is to make their users pay them money. This is why such infections not only encrypt files but also display messages demanding to pay a ransom in exchange for decryption tools. We have to warn you that no matter what the cybercriminals promise, there are no guarantees they will hold on to their end of the bargain. ...
